I was thinking about the title of this blog today and why I ended up naming it "Julia... in College (omg)" because in retrospect, it seems rather excessive. Why not "Julia's Adventures in College" or something similarly simple? I have an easy explanation: When I was younger, I couldn't imagine myself in college or living life beyond my college years. I simply thought I was going to die before I reached university.
So think about my title this way: It's Julia (duh)... but now she's in COLLEGE (OMG how did that happen)
And no, I have not died yet.
10 June 2013
03 June 2013
Hey, I have a new banner!
Thanks to the marvelous Elizabeth W, the head of my blog spin-off is crowned with the spectacular Manhattan Island.
And a handful of congratulations are in order because she won the banner design contest! She will be receiving a prize that all y'all wish you'd get.
over and out.
And a handful of congratulations are in order because she won the banner design contest! She will be receiving a prize that all y'all wish you'd get.
over and out.
26 May 2013
About the School: The New and Enhanced Version
I thought Mount Holyoke was the most magical place on Earth where unicorns ate rainbows and butterflies were besties with purple squirrels. That was before I got there. Soon after my arrival, the school's enchantment wore off after a couple weeks and I started wondering what college life would be like at other schools. There I was, three weeks into the semester silently wishing that I could change schools or hoping that someday Mount Holyoke would prove that it was a good fit for me. One and a third semesters and a handful of decisions and occurrences later, I found myself at home in New York and in bed much too often.
That previous January, I applied to City College's Spitzer School of Architecture right here at home. Five months later, I was accepted and five months of hair-pulling over my uncertain future had come to an end.
I chose this school because 1, it's cheap. While at Mount Holyoke, I met a guy who attended UMass Amherst and when asked why he picked UMass, he said "because it's cheap" and that line firmly planted itself in my head. 2, it's in NYC AKA the greatest place on the world AKA home. I intend to commute the hour and a half to school for the next four (or five) years while silently wishing for a private bus service to take me to school everyday. Regardless: Oh boy, METROCARD fare... (sigh). Number 3: I had taken a summer architecture class there and it basically molded the way that I envision architecture school. Whatever they say, goes.
In the end, I'm just a normal kid in kollege.
That previous January, I applied to City College's Spitzer School of Architecture right here at home. Five months later, I was accepted and five months of hair-pulling over my uncertain future had come to an end.
I chose this school because 1, it's cheap. While at Mount Holyoke, I met a guy who attended UMass Amherst and when asked why he picked UMass, he said "because it's cheap" and that line firmly planted itself in my head. 2, it's in NYC AKA the greatest place on the world AKA home. I intend to commute the hour and a half to school for the next four (or five) years while silently wishing for a private bus service to take me to school everyday. Regardless: Oh boy, METROCARD fare... (sigh). Number 3: I had taken a summer architecture class there and it basically molded the way that I envision architecture school. Whatever they say, goes.
In the end, I'm just a normal kid in kollege.
She's Back!
Happy Memorial Day Weekend, everyone! Hope you're spending tomorrow at the beach and I hope it won't be as blustery as today is.
But on the topic of college, City College's Spitzer School of Architecture has welcomed me with wide open, warm, loving arms! (hoorah, break out the sparklers!) To be frank, I was slightly fearful that I would not be accepted. But why? you may ask. Isn't City College a public university that anybody can go to?! Yes, that is correct: City College is part of NYC's CUNY university system. However, because I specifically applied to their school of architecture, the admissions committee is much more selective. I also doubted my acceptance because to be honest, the Creative Challenge that I was required to submit was really, really bad. In comparison to the same assignment I had submitted a year prior, this one was a lackluster effort completed within a week without much regard.
But in the end, I'm going back to college and all is well! I'll be a freshman without the comedic freshman naïveté.
But on the topic of college, City College's Spitzer School of Architecture has welcomed me with wide open, warm, loving arms! (hoorah, break out the sparklers!) To be frank, I was slightly fearful that I would not be accepted. But why? you may ask. Isn't City College a public university that anybody can go to?! Yes, that is correct: City College is part of NYC's CUNY university system. However, because I specifically applied to their school of architecture, the admissions committee is much more selective. I also doubted my acceptance because to be honest, the Creative Challenge that I was required to submit was really, really bad. In comparison to the same assignment I had submitted a year prior, this one was a lackluster effort completed within a week without much regard.
But in the end, I'm going back to college and all is well! I'll be a freshman without the comedic freshman naïveté.
Stay tuned for August 28, the first day of the rest of my life (but not really)
I also have to change that banner.
19 February 2013
Until Next Time
Dear Friends,
I hope this notice finds you in good health for I could not forgive myself if what I am about to announce causes a sudden cardiac-related event that leads to your instantaneous death/misfortune. I'll just cut to the chase: this is my formal announcement of withdrawal from Mount Holyoke.
After considerably ponderous thought and consideration, I have decided that doing so would only be in my favor. I could lay out the entire situation right here but for the sake of privacy and a boring explanation, I will refrain from doing so. But in an attempt to explain myself, I will simply say that Mount Holyoke was just not a good fit for me. What has ultimately compelled me to leave is a combination of reasons that include financial, academic, and personal issues. However, I intend to enroll in an architecture program in the fall that will allow me to matriculate with a professional degree rather than this flimsy architectural studies nonsense. So I'm basically just taking the rest of the semester off.
Vous me manquez! While I am terrible at goodbyes and don't believe in a permanent farewell, I will regret not getting the chance to properly part with everyone. Although I am gone, I would like to thank everyone who has been a friend to me during my time at Mount Holyoke. You've made my time here a lot more enjoyable and for that, I thank you. A huge shout out to MHC Crew: this team is easily my most favorite part of Mount Holyoke despite the 5AM mornings.
The blog will continue on as I fully intend to resume my studies at a different school. My college experiences have not ended and my leaving Mount Holyoke is just the end of a chapter in the expectedly never-ending tome of the story of my life.
I wish you all the best in all your future endeavors and hope that you never keep yourself from happiness.
Cheers,
J
P.S. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have but know that as I write this, I can count the number of people who truly know about my departure on a single hand.
I hope this notice finds you in good health for I could not forgive myself if what I am about to announce causes a sudden cardiac-related event that leads to your instantaneous death/misfortune. I'll just cut to the chase: this is my formal announcement of withdrawal from Mount Holyoke.
After considerably ponderous thought and consideration, I have decided that doing so would only be in my favor. I could lay out the entire situation right here but for the sake of privacy and a boring explanation, I will refrain from doing so. But in an attempt to explain myself, I will simply say that Mount Holyoke was just not a good fit for me. What has ultimately compelled me to leave is a combination of reasons that include financial, academic, and personal issues. However, I intend to enroll in an architecture program in the fall that will allow me to matriculate with a professional degree rather than this flimsy architectural studies nonsense. So I'm basically just taking the rest of the semester off.
Vous me manquez! While I am terrible at goodbyes and don't believe in a permanent farewell, I will regret not getting the chance to properly part with everyone. Although I am gone, I would like to thank everyone who has been a friend to me during my time at Mount Holyoke. You've made my time here a lot more enjoyable and for that, I thank you. A huge shout out to MHC Crew: this team is easily my most favorite part of Mount Holyoke despite the 5AM mornings.
The blog will continue on as I fully intend to resume my studies at a different school. My college experiences have not ended and my leaving Mount Holyoke is just the end of a chapter in the expectedly never-ending tome of the story of my life.
I wish you all the best in all your future endeavors and hope that you never keep yourself from happiness.
Cheers,
J
P.S. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have but know that as I write this, I can count the number of people who truly know about my departure on a single hand.
07 February 2013
SNOMG
Hello, internet world! This is Julia reporting to you live from (what was) South Hadley on the incoming Snowpocalypse that will freeze us alive in a massive iceberg. A million years from now, archeologists will discover us staring blankly into our screens and will be deeply impressed by our Pocket Planes. Models will be frozen mid-stride on the runway (it's NYFW) and Leandra Medine will be preserved Instagramming said models.
Well, Moho is smack in the middle of the "ZOMG ITS THE END OF THE WORLD" zone for Señor Nemo so this may be the last time you hear from me. But I'm okay, Mom. Don't freak out. Speaking of parents, I have a vivid memory of Dad throwing a snowball at my face when I was a wee child. I just schlumped over in my snowman suit and cried. (Thanks, Dad)
In other news, the college is closed tomorrow which I found out via Facebook, by the way. Are we not important enough to even get a decent email, Mount Holyoke? Wait just kidding, there was an email. It just didn't have a very demanding subject line so it was left unattended with 300 other emails (362, to be exact). In plain English: There is nothing to do for three days and I will be stranded in my nest of yarn and comfort. I'll probably end up online shopping for the entire 72 hours.
Au revoir, mes amies! Stay warm and don't get out of bed unless, well, there really is no good reason to get out of bed.
Well, Moho is smack in the middle of the "ZOMG ITS THE END OF THE WORLD" zone for Señor Nemo so this may be the last time you hear from me. But I'm okay, Mom. Don't freak out. Speaking of parents, I have a vivid memory of Dad throwing a snowball at my face when I was a wee child. I just schlumped over in my snowman suit and cried. (Thanks, Dad)
In other news, the college is closed tomorrow which I found out via Facebook, by the way. Are we not important enough to even get a decent email, Mount Holyoke? Wait just kidding, there was an email. It just didn't have a very demanding subject line so it was left unattended with 300 other emails (362, to be exact). In plain English: There is nothing to do for three days and I will be stranded in my nest of yarn and comfort. I'll probably end up online shopping for the entire 72 hours.
Au revoir, mes amies! Stay warm and don't get out of bed unless, well, there really is no good reason to get out of bed.
28 January 2013
It's Winter, There's Snow
It's winter. This is Massachusetts. There's snow. Stop freaking out. The majority of people have one of two opinions in regard to snow. The first: "OMG WHAT IS THIS COLD MISERABLE NONSENSE ARCTIC TUNDRA THIS IS ANTARCTICA BAH HUMBUG," and the second: "Wheee~ I simply love this magnificent and pristine blanket upon the weathered earth and cherish its presence." The extent to which either opinion is exaggerated is up to your interpretation. No matter whether you've already built an armada of snowmen or have imprisoned yourself in the warmth of your bed, let's face it: snow is good.
When I say that snow is good, I don't mean that it's good because it causes frostbite, pneumonia, broken hips, lost toes, or any other misfortunate byproducts. Snow is good because it means that the people of Earth have not ruined the atmosphere to the point at which the good Earth is a boiling vat of hell. Hobbits would shake their fists at us in anger and damn us for ruining the good, tilled earth.
It doesn't matter whether you like snow or not because the inconvenient truth (pun intended) is that it's a vital part of the eco-structure, much like rain is. Snowy climates act as homes to organisms that are seldom found elsewhere and is a critical method of water storage. Without it, areas will be more prone to wildfires and droughts in the summer because of the lack of moisture throughout the year.
Lesson: don't pollute the Earth to oblivion, please.
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